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Richards Coffee Shop

Coffee & cafés - Mooresville, NC

★★★★★5.0(131 reviews)
Our services
Coffee ServiceBreakfastLunchFree Military MuseumVeterans Welcome CenterCommunity Meetups
Interior museum display with military memorabilia

Interior museum display with military memorabilia

Our story

About Richards Coffee Shop.

Richards Coffee Shop is a one-of-a-kind café and veterans' gathering place in downtown Mooresville, near Lake Norman. Beyond serving coffee, breakfast, and lunch, the shop houses a free military museum featuring memorabilia spanning multiple conflicts, making it a meaningful stop for history enthusiasts and community members alike.

The space holds a special significance for veterans, functioning as a welcoming center where military community members can connect, find support, and feel at home. Families, including children, are regular visitors, and the atmosphere is consistently described as warm and inclusive for non-veterans as well.

With a perfect 5.0-star rating across more than 125 reviews, Richards has earned a devoted following in the Mooresville area. The staff are widely praised for making every guest feel genuinely welcomed from the moment they walk in.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Where is Richards Coffee Shop located?

Richards Coffee Shop is based in Mooresville, in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What does Richards Coffee Shop offer?

Richards Coffee Shop offers Coffee Service, Breakfast, Lunch, Free Military Museum and Veterans Welcome Center as a coffee & cafés in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.

What days is Richards Coffee Shop open?

Richards Coffee Shop is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. See the hours above for exact times.

How can I contact Richards Coffee Shop?

You can reach Richards Coffee Shop by phone at +1 704-663-0488 or through their website, or find their full details on this LKN Life profile.

Our reviews

What locals are saying.

Reviews from Google

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Andrew Wilson
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★★★★★Mar 2026
This is a environment filled with veterans. They support charities for veterans. Great food and awesome conversation. Come support them.
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Jamie Smith
Google reviewer
★★★★★Jun 2026
Loved the free military museum. Especially for a father who has young man in the USCG
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Courtney Gum
Google reviewer
★★★★★Aug 2023
I can't say enough nice and wonderful things about Richards coffee shop and museum!! My husband is a veteran amd we've been up there lots of times, even with my son and he loves it too!! And if you're military and are struggling just go in and ask to speak with someone at the restaurant part in the back section (front section is the museum). Amazing human beings. And you can tell they have love for not only their community but of course their country! 💙🇺🇸🙏🏼 And if you need help financially they help veterans You just have to go in and bring your information with you what you need help with and bring your DD214 and they'll see if they can make it or can help you.
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Tool Man
Google reviewer
★★★★★Feb 2025
If you’re a veteran you owe it to yourself to stop into Richard’s Coffee Shop and Museum, and Veteran’s Welcome Home Center. I instantly felt like I was at home with family and friends the moment I walked into Richard’s. The wonderful people who run this place made me feel welcome and proud of my service to this country more than I ever have. I will be back whenever I travel I-77.
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Chip Edwards
Google reviewer
★★★★★Jun 2023
Finally tried Richards Coffee Shop! I wrongly assumed it was just a vet hangout - while it is VERY welcoming to vets it isn't JUST for vets. In addition to honoring our vets (through the displays, meetups, and service), they are welcoming to us non-vets as well (although we don't get the vet discount). As for the coffee shop, it's down-home cooking and super reasonably priced. I'd HIGHLY recommend walking thru the exhibits (many donated by local service members) and grabbing a meal in the coffee shop too. I'll definitely be back!!!!
+1 704-663-0488